On Thursday evening the Storting allocated
an additional NOK 300 million for relief efforts in Pakistan, Central America
and Africa.

International Development Minister Erik
Solheim is concerned that the tragic situation in the wake of the earthquake
in Pakistan may deteriorate into one of the greatest humanitarian crises
we have faced.

- Winter is approaching. The relief workers
are fighting against the clock. We all have an obligation to do whatever
we can to save lives, said Mr Solheim.